Remote Real-Time Captionist for DHH Accessibility

Ava; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Ava is seeking a Remote Scribe for the Echo project, which focuses on correcting real-time text for Deaf & Hard of Hearing users. Successful candidates will work flexible hours from home, ensuring accurate caption corrections.

The role requires strong comprehension of various spoken accents, experience with Deaf accents is preferred, and a willingness to train. Candidates should be communicative and reliable, contributing to enhancing accessibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to work remotely for 6+ months, with good WiFi and quiet workspace.
• Tech-savvy and familiar with computers.
• Experience in transcription, translation, subtitling, proofreading, or captioning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Correct captions for Deaf & Hard of Hearing users in real-time.
• Maintain accurate and timely caption corrections.
• Work 1-2 hour sessions, 5-15 hours per week.

Skills

Strong capacity to comprehend various spoken accents in English

Experience with spoken deaf accents

Ability to type quickly and accurately

Proactive and clear communication skills

Job description

Ava is seeking a Remote Scribe for the Echo project, which focuses on correcting real-time text for Deaf & Hard of Hearing users. Successful candidates will work flexible hours from home, ensuring accurate caption corrections.

The role requires strong comprehension of various spoken accents, experience with Deaf accents is preferred, and a willingness to train. Candidates should be communicative and reliable, contributing to enhancing accessibility.